Finding the Third Proportional to 389,837.75 and 583,138.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,837.75 and 583,138.75 is: 872,288.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,837.75 : 583,138.75 = 583,138.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,837.75/583,138.75 = 583,138.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,837.75x = 583,138.75 × 583,138.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,837.75x = 340,050,801,751.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,050,801,751.56/389,837.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,288.03
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